I was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base many years ago (during the Vietnam war).

I'm a 17yr air force veteran, getting ready for my life beyond the military.

I am currently stationed in Europe serving with the Air Force and I have purchased two properties (duplex and triplex) from 4000+ miles away with never seeing the properties. 

In essence a variable forced savings plan.

And, there is equity capture going on (not considering any forced appreciation) to the tune of around $1500/mo.What does the picture look like 5 years down the road, assuming things continue on the path that they’re on now?

That has been our strategy with our owner occupied houses, while we have also added rentals near Air Force bases. 

Seems we have the same driving forces leading our way.

If someone is trying to force the numbers in the analysis, executing on shallow assumptions, or not do due diligence in building one's "Team", problems may arise more frequently.  

This can force rehab rates to go up.

 $30,000 primarily tax deferred income is sweet and we have also paid down the loan and forced appreciation through repositioning the complex at the same time.There you go!!